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1 sensible
['sensəbl]1) (wise; having or showing good judgement: She's a sensible, reliable person; a sensible suggestion.) skynsamur2) ((of clothes etc) practical rather than attractive or fashionable: She wears flat, sensible shoes.) þægilegur•- sensibly -
2 responsible
[-səbl]1) (having a duty to see that something is done etc: We'll make one person responsible for buying the food for the trip.) ábyrgur2) ((of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions: The job of manager is a very responsible post.) ábyrgðarmikill3) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) bera ábyrgð á4) ((of a person) able to be trusted; sensible: We need a responsible person for this job.) ábyrgur, áreiðanlegur5) ((with for) able to control, and fully aware of (one's actions): The lawyer said that at the time of the murder, his client was not responsible for his actions.) ábyrgur gerða sinna -
3 down-to-earth
adjective (practical and not concerned with theories, ideals etc: She is a sensible, down-to-earth person.) raunsær, jarðbundinn -
4 healthy
1) ((generally) having good health: I'm rarely ill - I'm really a very healthy person; My bank balance is healthier now than it used to be.) heilbrigður2) (causing or helping to produce good health: a healthy climate.) heilnæmur, styrkjandi3) (resulting from good health: a healthy appetite.) hraustlegur4) (showing a sensible concern for one's own well-being etc: He shows a healthy respect for the law.) heilbrigður -
5 irresponsible
[iri'sponsəbl]((of a person or his behaviour) not reliable, trustworthy or sensible; not responsible: irresponsible parents/conduct.) ábyrgðarlaus, óábyggilegur- irresponsibly -
6 sane
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7 steady
['stedi] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled: The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon.) stöðugur2) (regular or even: a steady temperature; He was walking at a steady pace.) stöðugur, jafn3) (unchanging or constant: steady faith.) styrkur, staðfastur4) ((of a person) sensible and hardworking in habits etc: a steady young man.) staðfastur2. verb(to make or become steady: He stumbled but managed to steady himself; His heart-beat gradually steadied.) halda jafnvægi- steadily- steadiness
- steady on! - steady !
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